Elegant Caprese Skewers for Easy Entertaining
Make sophisticated, no-cook Caprese skewers perfect for graduation parties or any gathering where you need handheld, refreshing appetizers.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 20 skewers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- 8 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), drained
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze (store-bought is fine)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 20 small wooden skewers
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves. If your mozzarella balls are large, cut them in half.
- Thread one tomato, one folded basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball onto each wooden skewer. Repeat this pattern if your skewers are long enough, aiming for a colorful, balanced look.
- Arrange the finished Caprese skewers neatly on a serving platter.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Lightly drizzle this mixture over the arranged skewers.
- Just before serving, drizzle the balsamic glaze over the skewers for a finishing touch. These are ready to serve immediately.
Notes
- For the best presentation, select tomatoes and mozzarella balls that are similar in size.
- If you are preparing these more than an hour ahead of time, keep the balsamic glaze separate and drizzle it on right before guests arrive to prevent the basil from wilting.
- These vegetarian party food skewers pair well with sparkling water or white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 10